• The body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas was found in a Tesla registered to singer D4vd.
• Rivas was reported missing in April 2024; her remains were discovered on September 8, 2025.
• Authorities are treating the case as a homicide, but the cause of death is still undetermined.
• Speculation surrounds D4vd's connection to Rivas, including shared tattoos and their past interactions.
• D4vd is cooperating with the investigation while facing public scrutiny and career fallout.

The body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas was identified after being discovered in the trunk of a Tesla at a Hollywood tow yard, registered to singer D4vd. The remains were found on September 8, 2025, following complaints from neighbors regarding a foul odor. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner stated that the cause of death is "deferred" pending further investigation, and the body was in a severely decomposed state, wrapped in plastic and dressed in a tube top and black leggings, according to Indiatimes and BBC.

Rivas had been missing since April 2024, when she was last seen in Lake Elsinore, California. Reports confirmed by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office indicated that Rivas was 13 at the time of her disappearance. The investigation into her death is treating it as a homicide, but no suspects have been identified yet, as the LAPD awaits results from the coroner, as stated by Channel News Asia and Los Angeles Times.

The circumstances surrounding how Rivas's body ended up in D4vd's vehicle remain unclear. Evidence gathered includes the discovery of shared tattoos between Rivas and D4vd, both having a tattoo reading "Shhh." Reports indicate that Rivas's mother had expressed concerns about her daughter's relationship with a boy named David, which has led to speculation about a potential connection to the singer, as noted in articles from ABC News and Newsweek.

In light of the disturbing discovery, D4vd has canceled performances and has faced public backlash, with two major brands severing ties with him as a result of the investigation's developments, according to Indiatimes and Newsweek.

Authorities have executed a search warrant at a home where D4vd had been staying, recovering items for analysis as part of the ongoing investigation. The details about Rivas's family have also become a focal point of public scrutiny, amidst claims from relatives defending against accusations of neglect, reported by Indiatimes and Indiatimes.